Ashtanga and Non-Linear Systems
Small changes can lead to monumental impacts, much like the butterfly effect. Visit michaeljoelhall.com/coaching to book a session if you’d like to chat about your practice.
Small changes can lead to monumental impacts, much like the butterfly effect. Visit michaeljoelhall.com/coaching to book a session if you’d like to chat about your practice.
This week, my reflections are deeply anchored by my decade-long journey with a dedicated student, Ron. As our sessions evolved from power-packed vinyasa to the disciplined practice of Mysore, an intriguing question bubbled up: Why do older adults, like Ron, gravitate towards yoga? While the physical transformations are palpable, it’s the cognitive rejuvenation that’s turning heads. Delving into the tales of Alma Thomas, a late-blooming artist, and recent research from the University of Illinois, we uncover yoga’s holistic gift — a dance of physical mastery and cognitive bloom. For every Ron seeking a deeper ‘why’ in their practice, this exploration promises insights into the boundless potential of age and the brain’s synergy with yoga.
Embracing Radical Candor in yoga instruction—balancing direct feedback with genuine care—can enhance teaching beyond standard adjustments:
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When you destroy cultural infrastructure, you don’t just lose buildings — you lose the pathways that connect one generation of artists to the next.
The Kennedy Center is closing, and with it, an entire ecosystem of artists and pathways will scatter. From The Kennedy Center's Unnecessary Immolation on thebulwark.com
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Concepts: Dharma · Karma Yoga · Ahimsa · Tapas
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In systems thinking and yoga alike, progress requires recognizing hidden confounders and addressing them directly rather than being misled by surface-level correlations. When practitioners address the root cause, both seemingly related symptoms often resolve harmoniously. Rule 1: Independent Variables Are Not Correlated This rule states that if two variables are causally independent, there will be no observable association between them in the data. For instance, if Variable A does not influence Variable B, their correlation will be zero unless influenced by an external factor. Intersection with Ashtanga Yoga: In Ashtanga Yoga, this can be explored through the principle of detachment (vairagya). The yogic system acknowledges that not all elements in life are interconnected in meaningful ways, and discernment (viveka) is required to understand what truly impacts…
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